Stephen
Stephen is derived from the Greek name Stephanos, meaning 'crown' or 'garland.' It has strong Christian significance as the name of the first Christian martyr, Saint Stephen, and has been used consistently across cultures for centuries.
Current Popularity
Popularity over time
Dashed bar: 2026 (projected): 813. How this is calculated
Yearly values
- 2011: 1,579
- 2012: 1,568
- 2013: 1,452
- 2014: 1,452
- 2015: 1,497
- 2016: 1,379
- 2017: 1,334
- 2018: 1,246
- 2019: 1,095
- 2020: 1,024
- 2021: 958
- 2022: 919
- 2023: 898
- 2024: 870
- 2025: 829
- 2026 (projected): 813
Good to Know
- •The 'ph' spelling is more traditional than 'Steven' and has a slightly more formal feel
- •Easy to pronounce across most languages
- •Rich historical and religious significance dating back to ancient times
- •The nickname Steve became particularly popular in mid-20th century America
- •Multiple spelling variations exist
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Stephen Colbert
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Statistics
864,739
Total births since 1880
1952
Peak year
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